Oh, what a lovely peaceful musing post. Especially at this time of the year when the Silly Season is in full swing and here (Australia) everyone is hot and sweaty and grumpy battling the crowds in the shopping malls.

I love your list. I would add, "The cold breath of refreshment that comes through the opened door to the outside elements when you are in an overheated room listening to a dull boss/co-worker/neighbor/child/parent.

Wow, what a lovely cozy picture you paint. Another Aussie here, wishing we had just a little bit of your wintriness to ease the sweltering irritation of a tropical summer.(And to kill all the flies and mosquitoes too).

OK. Maybe I'll stop whinging about the cold for a bit and start looking for such things.

Did you see Peter Greenaway's Pillow Book? I must admit I had an intense desire to find someone who'd write calligraphy on me after seeing it! Do you think such a person would complain if I insisted on knitting while they worked?

Our cat, Wilbur, definitely agrees with you about the blankets. This time of year I often find him tucked between the layers of comforter/quilt/sheets/blanket--I have to be careful when stripping the bed for laundry.

Did you read about the Max Planck physics journal that wanted something "chinese for the cover".. their own pretensions, I think... and ended up putting a very attractive Chinese calligraphic advertisement for a BROTHEL on the cover?http://www(dot)boingboing(dot).net/2008/12/09/chinese-poem-on-the.htmlMay your yarn never steep until cold.

I love that beautiful drawing, Franklin! Any possibility of making it available as a print, for sale? It would add a very nice sot of karma to my knitting room/office, because every time I looked at it, I would remember the thing that is really important on life: creating moments of peace. I like the way that's depicted in this drawing, with knitting. I've always thought that knitting is a sort of meditation. I know I always feel more peaceful when I'm knitting.

Even if you don't ever intend to sell this as a print, I'm glad I got to see it here. :-)

Franklin I don't know whether you will consider this a compliment or not (suppose that depends on what your view of him is) but you do have a sense of observation that reminds me of Thoreau. I mean how many Chicagoans just grumble we have 2 seasons warm and cold while avoiding ice on the sidewalks from perpetual snow followed by ice? krmchicago@hotmail.com

Been reading your blog faithfully for over a year now, and linking to it as often as possible on my own. I live in Rural TN and may I add the following to your list?

The smell of hot coffee on a cold morning.The feeling of a roaring fire in the wood-stove.Knitting in a rocking chair near said roaring fire.The sight of ones knitting being put to good use on a day of cold, hard labor (such as splitting firewood).Baking something warm and cinnamony as a treat to those you love, who work very hard, during cold winter months.

Also, I agree that you should put that drawing as a print (or perhaps on your cafepress, on a knitting bag?). The idea of a monk knitting is too precious, and captures the feelings behind it perfectly.

Oh, thank you! I'm a closet Winter-Lover (we're outnumbered by Overt Complainers) and especially like watching the snowfall as seen over the edge of a cup of cocoa...with knitting and cat in lap, of course, and delicious book nearby. Also, add me to the list of thousands who would SO order a print of your little monk. I want it for my Writing Room, but think it should adorn every waiting room, classroom, shop and home in the country!

You know, I rarely read tags--but the tags are almost funnier than the post. I saved the drawing for my own enjoyment and to see it drift across my screen on occasion like snow drifts on a whisper of wind. Cherry blossoms and memories of spring. Ahem. Crappy attempts at poetry indeed.

Hi, wanted to know what the Red print say's in that cute cartoon...(Is it...Let it snow?)Love to read your blog, and all your wisdom of life..(& your knitting) Happy Holidays, & wish you a safe trip to Billings in January.

I got what you intend, appreciate it for posting .Woh I am glad to find this website through google. "Don't be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against not with the wind." by Hamilton Mabie.

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